Cfmeu: Experienced Union Organiser - Sydney, Australia - Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)

Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)

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Sydney, Australia

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Description

Applications close:
COB 5 March 2024

Employer CFMEU Manufacturing Division

Work Type/s:
Full Time

Classifications:
Unions & Workers Rights

Sector/s:
Not For Profit (NFP)

Location:
Sydney

Our union is looking to hire an experienced organiser who can recruit, represent and mobilise members to win on the issues that matter most to them.

This role is based out of our Sydney Office however will also have regional responsibilities requiring travel approximately once a month (there is flexibility about when that travel happens).

This role would suit an organiser who can work independently to an agreed plan to grow membership numbers, leadership, and activity.

About Our Union
The Manufacturing Division is an autonomous section of the CFMEU. The district this role works in is diverse, representative, and growing.

Our organisers work across all of our coverage areas which includes window, door and carpeting manufacturing, furnishing, bedding, têxtiles, clothing, and timber.

Selection Criteria:

Essential

A commitment to the principles of trade unionism, social justice, and equality.
Experience implementing organising frameworks to recruit, retain and mobilise members.
Experience undertaking enterprise agreement processes with limited daytoday involvement from a senior official.
Experience problemsolving to resolve individual and collective disputes.
Skills in identifying, developing, and coaching workplace leaders.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency using computers.
A current full driver's licence
Eligibility to obtain a Right of Entry permit.
Eligibility to work in Australia.

Desirable

Experience developing and implementing organising plans.
Ability to speak a community language.

The successful applicant will be offered an attractive remuneration package, including the necessary tools of the trade.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Alison Rudman on We try to ensure that we have a team with the right mix of skills.

In order to maintain that mix, this role does require an applicant with experience undertaking all elements of bargaining and managing disputes.

However, if you are a member and would like to develop the skills necessary to become an organiser, please speak to your organiser so that we can support you to do that.

CFMEU:

Experienced Union Organiser - Manufacturing Division:

CFMEU Manufacturing:

CFMEU Manufacturing

Job posted on:
February 14, 2024

Applications close:
Tuesday 5th March (5pm)